Winter Olympics

Winter Olympic gold medallists Nico Porteous and Zoi Sadowski-Synnott beam with joy after their...

What the future holds for our history-making Winter Olympians

New Zealand's first Winter Olympic gold medallists Zoi Sadowski-Synott and Nico Porteous share their experiences on what it takes to become a champion in a sport that requires you to defy death almost every time you do it.

Second bronze for Hall after clean run

Wanaka-based para skiier Adam Hall poses with his bronze medal following the Para Alpine Skiing...

Second bronze for Hall after clean run

Adam Hall knew what he needed to do as he left for his final run.

Hall claims second bronze in Beijing

Adam Hall claimed a second medal at the Beijing Winter Paralympics this afternoon. Photo: Reuters

Hall claims second bronze in Beijing

Adam Hall has added a second medal in Beijing.

Peters unable to add to impressive medal tally

Aaron Ewen, of Wanaka, competes in the men's giant slalom sitting on day six of the Beijing 2022...

Peters unable to add to impressive medal tally

New Zealand Paralympian Corey Peters obviously did not want to get too greedy.

Impressive Hall earns bronze

Otago alpine skier Adam Hall has done it again.

Peters wins NZ's first Paralympic gold

Corey Peters celebrates his gold medal winning run. Photo: Getty Images

Peters wins NZ's first Paralympic gold

Skier Corey Peters has claimed New Zealand's first gold in the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing.

Para athlete back on top for Beijing

Aaron Ewen competes in the sitting downhill race at the world para snow sports championships in...

Para athlete back on top for Beijing

Paralympic sit skier Aaron Ewen will this weekend complete his long-awaited comeback to sport after a traumatic crash in 2013 robbed him of the ability to continue as a competitive mountain biker.

Citius, altius, fortius, Porteous

Nico Porteous celebrates his gold medal. Photo: Getty Images

Citius, altius, fortius, Porteous

"Boom". That's not a bomb going off - just a pumped-up Nico Porteous celebrating at the bottom of his first run moments after seeing his score.

Brothers in arms - Nico Porteous celebrates golden moment with sibling Miguel

When Nico Porteous first stepped into skis, at the age of four on a family holiday to France, big brother Miguel was there by his side.

Nico Porteous wins gold at Winter Games

Nico Porteous performs a trick on his first run during the men's skiing halfpipe final at the...

Nico Porteous wins gold at Winter Games

Nico Porteous has claimed New Zealand's second ever gold medal at the Winter Olympics, winning the men's freeski halfpipe final in Beijing this afternoon.

Ben Harrington suffers wince-inducing wipeout as Games dream ends

Ben Harrington reacts after crashing while being assisted by medical staff on their second run...

Ben Harrington suffers wince-inducing wipeout as Games dream ends

Kiwi freestyle skier Ben Harrington's Winter Olympic Games campaign has ended in heartbreaking fashion, wiping out heavily on his second run of qualification in the halfpipe event.

'Why did you stop fighting?': Teen skating prodigy tumbles to fourth

Kamila Valieva of the Russian Olympic Committee reacts after her performance. Photo: Reuters

'Why did you stop fighting?': Teen skating prodigy tumbles to fourth

Russian teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva tumbled to fourth place in the women's singles event on Thursday, yielding to the pressure of a doping controversy that has rocked the Beijing Games.

Porteous brothers into halfpipe final

New Zealand’s Nico Porteous gets inverted during his second run in the men’s freeski halfpipe...

Porteous brothers into halfpipe final

Gold medal hopeful Nico Porteous has overcome some "Olympic jitters" to produce under pressure and book his place in the halfpipe final.

Porteous brothers into freeski halfpipe final

The Porteous brothers, Nico and Miguel, have qualified for the final of the men's freeski halfpipe at Beijing's Winter Olympics.

Ben Barclay finishes 10th in men's freestyle skiing slopestyle final

Ben Barclay waits for his score during the Men's Freeski Slopestyle Final at Genting Snow Park...

Ben Barclay finishes 10th in men's freestyle skiing slopestyle final

On borrowed skis and sore knees, Kiwi freeskier Ben Barclay fell short in his bid to add to New Zealand's Winter Games medal tally, missing out on a spot on the podium in the men's slopestyle final.

Barclay through to final, Bilous bows out

Finn Bilous performs a trick during the men’s freeski slopestyle qualification event yesterday at...

Barclay through to final, Bilous bows out

Auckland freeskier Ben Barclay booked a spot in the men’s freeski slopestyle final yesterday.

Sadowski-Synnott 'stoked' with silver

Zoi Sadowski-Synnot says she's "stoked" get the silver medal. Photo: Getty Images

Sadowski-Synnott 'stoked' with silver

Wanaka snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has won her second medal of the Beijing Winter Olympics with a big performance in the women's snowboard Big Air final.

Excitement kept on ice for Zoi’s big air final

Sean Synnott was pleased his daughter, Zoi Sadowski-Synott, had a great qualifying round in the...

Excitement kept on ice for Zoi’s big air final

There appears to be some quiet confidence within the closest confines of the Zoi Sadoswki-Synnott fan club about what will happen today.

Sadowski-Synnott ‘in a good spot’ going into finals

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott reacts after her run during the Women’s Snowboard Big Air qualification...

Sadowski-Synnott ‘in a good spot’ going into finals

Is New Zealand golden girl Zoi Sadowski-Synnott going to win not one but TWO Winter Olympic gold medals?

Zoi soars into Big Air final in Beijing

Zoi Sadowski Synnott has already won gold at the Beijing Games. Photo: Getty Images

Zoi soars into Big Air final in Beijing

Wanaka snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has taken a big jump towards creating more NZ Olympic history in Beijing, qualifying top for the Big Air final.

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